Ryder Celebrates 14 Years of Honoring its Top Performing Technicians
in North America
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial
fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it has awarded Stephen Radford
the title of “2015 Top Technician,” along with keys to a brand new
Corvette and a cash prize. Darek Mowinski was named the second place
winner, and Christopher Barnett came in third place. The Top Technician
(Top Tech) Recognition Program is designed to identify, recognize, and
reward Ryder’s top performing truck maintenance technicians.
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2015 Ryder Top Technician Stephen Radford holding his trophy and keys to a brand new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. (Photo: Business Wire)
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After advancing through three increasingly demanding rounds of
challenging written and hands-on tests, eight finalists competed in the
Top Tech final competition held at the Mack Customer Center in
Allentown, Pa. The competition consisted of 10 rigorous hands-on skill
tests, including vehicle electronics, preventive maintenance, and air
conditioning.
“I am continually impressed by our technicians and their commitment to
ensuring that repairs get done right the first time,” said Ryder
Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez. “Ryder’s Top Tech Competition is a
testament to the value we place on our technicians, and the Corvette is
a symbol of the appreciation we have for them. They truly are the
backbone of our business.”
All of the finalists’ hard work also translated into well-earned fun and
relaxation in the days leading up to the competition final. The top
eight enjoyed a four-day stay with a guest at the Sands Casino Resort in
Bethlehem, Pa., sightseeing tours through New York City and
Philadelphia, and engaging team events.
“Ryder’s network of technicians stands at the core of our service
offerings,” said Ryder President of Global Fleet Management Solutions
Dennis Cooke. “For that reason, we focus on investing in them and
honoring their constant hard work and dedication through programs like
Top Tech.”
The Corvette Stingray 3LT includes a 6.2 Liter V8 engine with 460
horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. It comes equipped with 8-speed
automatic transmission with paddle shifters, 10-speaker Bose surround
sound, a performance data recorder, Chevrolet MyLink Radio with
Navigation, and OnStar with 4G LTE and a mobile built-in WiFi hotspot.
All eight finalists received cash prizes for their exemplary
performance, and as a result of their success in the Company’s internal
recognition program, they, as well as 2014’s Ryder Top Tech winner
Frederick J. Morra, will represent Team Ryder at the 2015 TMC SuperTech
National Technician Skills Competition. The team of nine will compete
against the industry’s best technicians, beginning September 21, in
Orlando, Fla.
Joining Mr. Radford and Mr. Morra on Team Ryder at this year’s TMC
SuperTech are:
• Christopher Barnett of Hebron, KY
• David Berdovich of Harvey, IL
• Ken Bilyea of London, ON, Canada
• Michael Caylor of Aberdeen, MD
• Trevor W. Cox of Bensenville, IL
• Robert Gonzalez of Tampa, FL
• Derick Hebert of London, ON, Canada
• Darek Mowinski of Windsor, ON, Canada
• Neil Smerek of Kitchener, ON, Canada
• Jonathan Timmons of Columbia, SC
Ryder’s annual Top Technician Recognition Program highlights the value
Ryder places on its technicians, the importance of technical training
for ensuring quality maintenance for total vehicles maintained of
approximately 220,900, and a commitment to quality customer service for
Ryder’s lease and maintenance customers. Eligible participants for the
award were selected from Ryder’s team of more than 5,000 U.S. and
Canadian-based technicians and were measured on technical
training qualifications, outstanding customer service performance, and
quality workmanship. To search for available technician positions in
your area, visit http://www.ryder.com/en/career/opportunities/technicians/technicians-info.aspx.
Highlights of the event can be found on Ryder’s social media pages.
Simply visit facebook.com/RyderSystemInc,
twitter.com/#!/RyderPR, or linkedin.com/company/ryder-system-inc.
For event photos, contact Jennifer Hanlon at Jennifer_A_Hanlon@Ryder.com.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock
(NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s
World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its
industry-leading practices in third-party logistics,
environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and
world-class safety and security programs. The Company is a proud member
of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting
national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more
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